What is 12/26 Divided By 4/6

Solving $\frac{12}{26}\div\frac{4}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{26} \div \frac{4}{6} = \frac{12}{26} \times \frac{6}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 6 = 72$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 4 = 104$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{26} \times \frac{4}{6} = \frac{72}{104}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{72}{104}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $72$ and $104$. The GCD of $72$ and $104$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{72 \div 8}{104 \div 8} = \frac{9}{13}$

Answer $\frac{12}{26}\div\frac{4}{6} = \frac{9}{13}$

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